Getting Started with McAfee VirusScan Home Edition
nUpdate availability. If an update for McAfee VirusScan Home Edition is available, or if you have not registered this product with McAfee, a message displays describing as such. Additionally, virus definition files (DATs) version information displays here as well.
If there is an update to McAfee VirusScan Home Edition available, Click here to update McAfee VirusScan displays. You can click this message to start McAfee Instant Updater and update this product.
nThe total number of scanning operations performed. The number represented by this status message indicates the total number of scan operations performed since you installed McAfee VirusScan Home Edition.
The Task pane
The Task pane displays links that allow you to start McAfee VirusScan Home Edition’s Tasks and Advanced Tasks. Depending upon your configuration, the Task pane displays McAfee, links that allow you start the Home page for any other current McAfee product that you have installed in your computer.
About Tasks
Starting a task is as easy as clicking its link. The Task list allows you to start McAfee VirusScan Home Edition’s major components. Although the tasks you can perform will vary based upon your computer’s operating system and its configuration, primary tasks include:
nScan for viruses now: This task allows you to scan your entire computer for viruses. Here you can also choose to scan a specific drive, folder, or file. When the scan is complete, VirusScan Summary report displays.
nConfigure automatic protection settings: Select this task to configure VShield background scan settings.
nCheck for a VirusScan update: This task starts McAfee Instant Updater and checks to see if there is an update to McAfee VirusScan Home Edition available.
nOther Tasks: Depending upon your McAfee VirusScan Home Edition configuration, this task provides you a quick and convenient method to start McAfee VirusScan Home Edition’s shared features.
About Advanced Tasks
Similar to the primary Task list, the Advanced Task list may vary depending upon your version of Windows, its configuration, and other software that may be installed in your computer. McAfee VirusScan Home Edition’s advanced tasks include:
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